10 Facts About Polar Bears

2. Polar bears can overheat.

Though they are adapt to survive Arctic temperatures, which can dip below -50°C, they can also overheat. This becomes more of a risk when running and in the summer – when temperatures rise above freezing and up to 20°C.

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Polar bears are adapted to survive Arctic temperatures, which can dip below -50°C, they can also overheat. This becomes more of a risk when running and in the summer - when temperatures rise above freezing and up to 20°C.

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